Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Kuwait - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Kuwait
4. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Kuwait

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses amounted to $1,182 per ton, with a decrease of -5.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $4,084 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($2,180 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($328 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses stood at $5,316 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the last one years, it increased at an average annual rate of +12.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($6,786 per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman amounted to $4,765 per ton.

From 2020 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+0.5%).

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Kuwait

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses, when their volume decreased by -42.5% to 14 tons. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,587%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 24 tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses contracted significantly to $16K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,018% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $30K, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts to Kuwait in 2022:

1. China (5.7 tons)
2. United States (2.9 tons)
3. Belgium (2.8 tons)
4. India (1.1 tons)
5. Germany (0.8 tons)
6. United Arab Emirates (0.5 tons)

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Kuwait

In 2021, approx. 5.5 tons of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses were exported from Kuwait; jumping by 35% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +34.7% over the period from 2020 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses skyrocketed to $29K in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2020 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +51.0% over the last one years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts from Kuwait in 2022:

1. Oman (4.0 tons)
2. Egypt (1.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform